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Bulldogs Conclude Their Fall Season
11/20/2010 12:00:00 AM | Equestrian
Nov. 20, 2010
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State equestrian team concluded their fall season of competition today with a head to head match against No. 3 Georgia and No. 10 New Mexico State. After many fierce rides in the arena the Dogs fell to Georgia 14-2 and New Mexico State 10-6.
"Despite the outcome of this weekend, I am proud of how well all of the ladies are riding," said Western coach Stephanie Reeves. "I am looking forward to the competition in the spring."
The Bulldogs started their competition against Georgia yesterday and were trailing 7-1. Today the Bulldogs battled in the Equitation on the Flat and the Western Reining. Sophomore Marisa Mohn was the only Bulldog to earn her point in the match between both Bulldog teams today.
Fresno State vs Georgia Results Day Two
Equitation on the Flat
Lauren Carr (0) fell to Olivia Dorey (81)
Kimberly Hewson Budnik (76) fell to Michelle Morris (79)
Marisa Mohn (61) defeated Grace Rogers (0)
Caitlin Marshall (64) fell to Carly Anthony (75)
Western Reining
Whitney Kittle (64.5) fell to Lantz McKenzie (69.5)
Sydney Coletti (0) fell to Kelly Truesdell (70)
Sonja Koch (69) fell to Becca Haaland (72.5)
Jillian Tebbe (72) fell to Diandra St. Hilaire (74.5)
Shortly after the match with Georgia ended the Dogs jumped right back into the arena to take on the Aggies. Junior Nicole Roworth and sophomore Lauren Carr both picked up wins for Fresno State in the Equitation on the Flat competition and Roworth was awarded MVP honors for the event.
"Lauren's second ride today was beautiful. I was very happy with her," said English coach Julia Scrivani. "Nicole has consistently done a great job for us on the flat. She continues to show her success in the arena and she will definitely be one to watch in the spring."
Junior captain Kimberly Hewson Budnik continued to showoff her equitation skills in the arena and earned another win in the Equitation Over Fences competition.
"Kimmy rode wonderful again today. She continues to be a strong competitor in the arena for us and I am very happy with how well she is doing," said Scrivani.
The Western Horsemanship stayed strong for the second day of competition at the New Mexico State Equestrian Facility. All of the Bulldog Horsemanship riders had positive rides and earned scores above 70. Junior Sammi Jo Stone and sophomore Christa Beezley won their points with matching scores of 72.5.
"I was very happy with the Horsemanship," said Reeves. "All of the Horsemanship ladies had a very solid weekend."
The Western Reining was the final event to slide into the competition ring and freshman Sonja Koch picked up a win with a score of 70.5.
"Sonja has had some great rides this semester," Reeves said. "She has proven herself to be a great competitor for us. Jill also rode very strong this weekend. She went for it on a very tough horse and she had a beautiful ride."
The Bulldogs will head back to the Valley tomorrow and then take a short break before they jump back into action for the spring semester. The Dogs will open their 2011 competition with a scrimmage against Miami of Ohio on Saturday, January 29, at the Student Horse Center.
"We had some young riders on the trip and they got a lot of great experience," said Scrivani. "We rode well and learned a lot of valuable lessons today."
Final Results Fresno State vs New Mexico State Equitation on the Flat
Lauren Carr (72) defeated Krystal Doganay (70)
Hillary West (68) fell to Jennifer Friend (76)
Marisa Mohn (59) fell to Samantha Stephens (70)
* Nicole Roworth (78) defeated Brianna Raab (73)
Equitation Over Fences
Dayle Fischer (0) fell to Laura Bostwick (68)
Chelsie Stone (78) fell to *Emily McConnell (81)
Holly Elsbernd (72) fell to Stephanie Gershon (75)
Kimberly Hewson Budnik (77) defeated Brianna Raab (44)
Western Horsemanship
Kelsi Fischer (71.5) fell to *Megan Gould (75)
Sammie Jo Stone (72.5) defeated Chelsea Campbell (71)
Rio Haack (72.5) fell to Pamela Evans (73)
Christa Beezley (72.5) defeated Kyra Cruse (70.5)
Western Reining
Kelley Holcomb (65.5) fell to Kaila De Jane (71)
Sonja Koch (70.5) defeated Chelsea Campbell (0)
Sydney Coletti (63.5) fell to *Kate Goodwin (69.5)
Jillian Tebbe (66) fell to Breanne Bertrand (71)
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